All local rules for E.D. Pa., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
In accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Judges, each district judge shall have an assigned magistrate judge. (p. 50)
Matters shall be referred to magistrate judges at the direction of the district judge to whom the case is assigned. (p. 50)
Local R. Civ. P. 72.1(II)
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No motion or other application pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery or pursuant to this rule shall be made unless it contains a certification of counsel that the parties, after reasonable effort, are unable to resolve the dispute. (p. 30)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(f)
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it contains a certification of counsel that the parties, after reasonable effort, are unable to resolve the dispute. (p. 30)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(f)
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Communications with Chambers Judge Perez permits communications with Chambers by telephone or email regarding scheduling and other non-substantive matters.” · Policies and Procedures
“All other issues must be addressed by motion or other filing.” · Policies and Procedures
Every motion pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery (p. 29)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(b)
“All other issues must be addressed by motion or other filing.” · Policies and Procedures
Every motion pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery shall identify and provide, verbatim, the relevant parts of the interrogatory, request, answer, response, objection, notice, subpoena, or depositions in the party’s memorandum. (p. 29)
Counsel may also identify the disputed discovery in an attached exhibit, provided that the exhibit clearly identifies the relevant portions. (p. 29)
Any party responding to the motion shall provide, verbatim, any other part that the party believes necessary to the court's consideration of the motion. (p. 29)
A routine motion to compel answers to interrogatories or to compel compliance with a request for production under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34, wherein it is averred that no response or objection has been timely served, need have no accompanying brief, and need have no copy of the interrogatories or Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 request attached. (p. 30)
Every motion shall be accompanied by a form of order which, if approved by the court, would grant the relief sought by the motion. (p. 18)
Every motion not certified as uncontested, or not governed by Local Civil Rule 26.1(g), shall be accompanied by a brief containing a concise statement of the legal contentions and authorities relied upon in support of the motion. (p. 18)
Unless the Court directs otherwise, any party opposing the motion shall serve a brief in opposition together with such answer or other response that may be appropriate, within fourteen (14) days after service of the motion and supporting brief. (p. 18)
Counsel are directed to consult each judge’s policies and procedures. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(b), 26.1(g), 7.1(a), 7.1(c)
“Any motion and its supporting memorandum of law, as well as opposition briefs, shall not total more than 20 pages.” · Policies and Procedures
“In those rare instances in which counsel believes additional pages are necessary, counsel should seek leave to exceed the page limit by motion.” · Policies and Procedures
The Court may require or permit additional briefs or submissions if the Court deems them necessary. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(c)
“Reply briefs in support of a dispositive motion may be submitted without leave of Court.” · Policies and Procedures
“Replies must be responsive to arguments raised by opposing counsel and shall not exceed 7 pages.” · Policies and Procedures
“A sur-reply may only be filed with permission of the Court upon good cause shown and may not exceed 5 pages.” · Policies and Procedures
“Replies and sur-replies must be filed no later than 7 days after the filing to which it responds, but Judge Perez reserves the right to rule on the motion in the interim.” · Policies and Procedures
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Any interested party may request oral argument on a motion. The court may dispose of a motion without oral argument. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
“Oral argument will be scheduled as needed by the Courtroom Deputy.” · Policies and Procedures
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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“Communications with Chambers Judge Perez permits communications with Chambers by telephone or email regarding scheduling and other non-substantive matters.” · Policies and Procedures
“In civil cases, all motions should be filed in compliance with the Scheduling Order.” · Policies and Procedures
“Oral argument will be scheduled as needed by the Courtroom Deputy.” · Policies and Procedures
The court may dispose of a motion without oral argument. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
“Oral argument will be scheduled as needed by the Courtroom Deputy.” · Policies and Procedures
Any interested party may request oral argument on a motion. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
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“All conferences will be held in person in Judge Perez's Chambers.” · Policies and Procedures
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No judicial proceedings may be broadcast by radio or television, or filmed by still or motion-picture camera or other electronic device, (p. 52)
Except as provided by any applicable standing court order concerning electronic devices, no cameras, broadcasting mechanisms, or electronic device capable of filming or recording may be brought into, or retained or operated within, any district court courtroom or any hall on the same floor as such courtroom. (p. 52)
Local R. Civ. P. 83.3(a), (b)
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No attorney shall, without just cause, fail to appear when that attorney's case is before the court on a call, motion, pretrial proceeding, or trial, (p. 66)
Any attorney who fails to comply with (a) or (b) may be disciplined as the court shall deem just. (p. 66)
Local R. Civ. P. 83.6.1(b), (c)
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“Reply briefs in support of a dispositive motion may be submitted without leave of Court.” · Policies and Procedures
“Replies must be responsive to arguments raised by opposing counsel and shall not exceed 7 pages.” · Policies and Procedures
“A sur-reply may only be filed with permission of the Court upon good cause shown and may not exceed 5 pages.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“Judge Perez permits communications with Chambers by telephone or email regarding scheduling and other non-substantive matters.” · Policies and Procedures
“All other issues must be addressed by motion or other filing.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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Unless the Court directs otherwise, any party opposing the motion shall serve a brief in opposition together with such answer or other response that may be appropriate, within fourteen (14) days after service of the motion and supporting brief. (p. 18)
Local Civ. R. 7.1(c)
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“At least 28 days before the deadline to file a motion, the moving party must serve all other parties a statement of undisputed facts in a numbered, paragraph-by-paragraph statement that contains specific citations to the record that support each factual assertion.” · Policies and Procedures
“At least 14 days before the deadline to file a motion, a responding party must serve on all other parties, a response to the moving party's statement of facts that responds to each factual assertion.” · Policies and Procedures
“The moving party may then respond to any statement or arguments in the responding party's submission, directly under the paragraph in question.” · Policies and Procedures
“This process of serving and responding should not be filed with the Court on the docket but must be realized with all other parties.” · Policies and Procedures
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“All summary judgment motions must be accompanied by a statement of facts that the parties will prepare jointly and that must be separately filed on the docket.” · Policies and Procedures
“The final product of this process should result in a single statement of facts with detailed paragraphs where an opposing party is responding in agreement with a factual assertion or questioning the factual assertion, allowing Judge Perez to see each party's position on each factual assertion.” · Policies and Procedures
“If there are cross-motions for summary judgment, each movant may file a statement of facts that follows the above guidelines.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“At least 28 days before the deadline to file a motion, the moving party must serve all other parties a statement of undisputed facts in a numbered, paragraph-by-paragraph statement that contains specific citations to the record that support each factual assertion.” · Policies and Procedures
“All responses should be directly under the original paragraph of the moving party's motion and must include citations to any evidence that the responding party believes is necessary to show that the moving party has not cited evidence that supports a factual assertion.” · Policies and Procedures
“The moving party may then respond to any statement or arguments in the responding party's submission, directly under the paragraph in question.” · Policies and Procedures
“The final product of this process should result in a single statement of facts with detailed paragraphs where an opposing party is responding in agreement with a factual assertion or questioning the factual assertion, allowing Judge Perez to see each party's position on each factual assertion.” · Policies and Procedures
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“All parties must attach a joint list of all exhibits referenced in the statement of facts, in addition to an index of the exhibits.” · Policies and Procedures
“If there are cross-motions for summary judgment, each movant may file a statement of facts that follows the above guidelines.” · Policies and Procedures
“However, there must be a single, consolidated set of exhibits.” · Policies and Procedures
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“If there are cross-motions for summary judgment, each movant may file a statement of facts that follows the above guidelines.” · Policies and Procedures
“However, there must be a single, consolidated set of exhibits.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
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In the absence of a timely response, the motion may be granted as uncontested except as provided under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, or otherwise prohibited by law. (p. 18)
Local Civ. R. 7.1(c)
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No admission shall be effective until such time as the fee has been paid, except that any counsel appearing in a case transferred pursuant to an Order of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation need not pay such a fee. (p. 56)
Standing Order (Feb. 13, 2023); LCvR 83.5.2(b); form
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(a) Except for attorneys appearing on behalf of the United States Government or a department or agency thereof pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.5(e), any attorney who is not a member of the bar of this court shall, in each proceeding in which that attorney desires to appear, have as associate counsel of record a member of the bar of this court upon whom all pleadings, motions, notices and other papers can be served conformably to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the local rules of this court. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(a)
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(b) An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court shall not actively participate in the conduct of any trial or pre-trial or post-trial proceeding before this Court unless, upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court containing a verified application, leave to do so shall have been granted. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b)
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C. I state that I am at present a member of the aforesaid bar(s) in good standing, and that I will demean myself as an attorney of this court uprightly and according to law, and that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States. (p. 2)
The undersigned member of the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania hereby moves for the admission of _______________________________________________ to practice in said court pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.5.2(b), and certify that I know (or after reasonable inquiry believe) that the applicant is a member in good standing of the above-referenced state and federal court(s) and that the applicant's private and personal character is good. (p. 3)
Court form
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(b) An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court shall not actively participate in the conduct of any trial or pre-trial or post-trial proceeding before this Court unless, upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court containing a verified application, leave to do so shall have been granted. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b); court form
“Motions for pro hac vice admission must be made using the Eastern District of Pennsylvania's form; this is available on the Court's website:” · Policies and Procedures
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________________ is DIRECTED to request ECF filing access using their PACER Account1. (p. 1)
Court form (proposed order)
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At least one associate counsel shall maintain their appearance on the docket until the conclusion of the case or until granted leave to withdraw by the court. (p. 56)
(a) Except for attorneys appearing on behalf of the United States Government or a department or agency thereof pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.5(e), any attorney who is not a member of the bar of this court shall, in each proceeding in which that attorney desires to appear, have as associate counsel of record a member of the bar of this court upon whom all pleadings, motions, notices and other papers can be served conformably to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the local rules of this court. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(a)-(b)
“Sponsoring counsel and other associated members of the bar of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania are responsible for the conduct of pro hac vice co-counsel and for the integrity of all representations to the Court.” · Policies and Procedures
“Absent leave, the presence of at least one member of the bar of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is required at hearings and trials.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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No admission shall be effective until such time as the fee has been paid, except that any counsel appearing in a case transferred pursuant to an Order of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation need not pay such a fee. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b)
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I, _________________________________________ the undersigned, am an attorney who is not currently admitted to either the bar of this court or the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and I hereby apply for admission to practice in this court pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.5.2(b) to represent ________________________. (p. 2)
Standing Order (Feb. 13, 2023); court form
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No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
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(e) Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state, territory, or the District of Columbia may, without being admitted generally as an attorney of this Court, act as an attorney in this Court on behalf of the United States Government or any of its departments or agencies. (p. 53)
LCvR 83.5(e); 83.5.2(a)
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Judge Perez permits communications with Chambers by telephone or email regarding scheduling and other non-substantive matters. All other issues must be addressed by motion or other filing. Under no circumstances may any party or counsel communicate ex parte with any Chambers personnel concerning substantive matters. Inquiries should be directed to Judge Perez's Courtroom Deputy. If the Deputy is not available, then Judge Perez permits counsel to speak with her Judicial Assistant. If necessary, attorneys may speak to Judge Perez's law clerks regarding scheduling matters; however, law clerks may not render advice to counsel.
Silent on page limits for opposition briefs. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
Silent on page limits for reply briefs. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
Any motion and its supporting memorandum of law, as well as opposition briefs, shall not total more than 20 pages.
Reply briefs in support of a dispositive motion may be submitted without leave of Court. Replies must be responsive to arguments raised by opposing counsel and shall not exceed 7 pages. A sur-reply may only be filed with permission of the Court upon good cause shown and may not exceed 5 pages. Replies and sur-replies must be filed no later than 7 days after the filing to which it responds, but Judge Perez reserves the right to rule on the motion in the interim.
(a) Every motion shall be accompanied by a form of order which, if approved by the court, would grant the relief sought by the motion. Every response in opposition to a motion shall be accompanied by a form of order, which, if approved by the court, will deny or amend the relief sought by the motion. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(a) ↗
All summary judgment motions must be accompanied by a statement of facts that the parties will prepare jointly and that must be separately filed on the docket. All parties must attach a joint list of all exhibits referenced in the statement of facts, in addition to an index of the exhibits. The Parties should prepare the statement of facts in accordance with the following guidelines: 1. At least 28 days before the deadline to file a motion, the moving party must serve all other parties a statement of undisputed facts in a numbered, paragraph-by-paragraph statement that contains specific citations to the record that support each factual assertion. 2. At least 14 days before the deadline to file a motion, a responding party must serve on all other parties, a response to the moving party's statement of facts that responds to each factual assertion. All responses should be directly under the original paragraph of the moving party's motion and must include citations to any evidence that the responding party believes is necessary to show that the moving party has not cited evidence that supports a factual assertion. 3. The moving party may then respond to any statement or arguments in the responding party's submission, directly under the paragraph in question. The final product of this process should result in a single statement of facts with detailed paragraphs where an opposing party is responding in agreement with a factual assertion or questioning the factual assertion, allowing Judge Perez to see each party's position on each factual assertion. If there are cross-motions for summary judgment, each movant may file a statement of facts that follows the above guidelines. However, there must be a single, consolidated set of exhibits. This process of serving and responding should not be filed with the Court on the docket but must be realized with all other parties. Source ↗